Eight Students From Belarus To Study in Brno With Support Of MUNI
In response to the recent political situation in Belarus, Masaryk University offered grants and scholarships to Belarusian students. Eight students will join various programs within the university with the support…
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – “Turning the World Orange”
November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, an annual United Nation’s initiative focused on educating and mobilizing the public in the fight against the…
Up to 16 Million Doses of Coronavirus Vaccine Secured For The Czech Republic
With the help of the European Commission, the Ministry of Health has signed Advance Purchase Agreements with manufacturers of the coronavirus vaccine. Under these agreements, the Czech Republic has purchased…
63 Senators Submit Constitutional Complaint About “Discriminatory Restrictions” on Retail
The senators are challenging government restrictions on retail at the Constitutional Court. In their submission, they complain that small shops have had to close, unlike larger shops such as supermarkets.…
State Of Emergency Extended to December 12th
The government’s request was for another 30-day extension to last until December 20th. The Chamber of Deputies approved an extension until December 12th, and requested revisions to the PES anti-epidemic…
More Students To Return To School From Monday As Czech Republic Enters PES Level 4
On Monday, the Czech Republic will move to the fourth level of the PES system, according to the Minister of Health Jan Blatný. November 25th and 30th will see students…
Brno’s Immigration Office Will Close For One Month As Part of Move To New Location
Both the main office at Marianske namesti and the centre at Hnevkovskeho will be closed for most of January as the Ministry of Interior relocates its operation to new premises…
Brno’s Trauma Hospital To Join the City Gallery of Murals
The City Gallery project aims to create over 20 murals on various facades around Cejl, to bring new life to the “Brno Bronx”. František Skála’s painting, “The Fateful Look Back”…
Brno’s Christmas Tree To Be Transported to Namesti Svobody This Weekend
Following a tradition dating back to 1924, the tree will travel by horse-drawn carriage from Bilovice forest to Brno on Saturday. Due to the current measures, there will be no…
Ban of Cage-Farming of Chickens Approved by Czech Senate
The Czech Republic follows neighbouring Austria and Germany in a move towards more humane conditions for the farming of chickens. Agriculture Minister Miroslav Toman had argued that such a ban…